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May 19, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 2021 During discussion, Chairman Poole corrected her earlier comment, stating RCCC's request was for $12.3 million. Commissioner Oesterreich expressed support for RCCC purchasing the land, if it is a priority for them. He expressed opposition to further debt. Vice Chairman Burrage expressed support for the purchase of the land as a priority. Commissioner Oesterreich expressed opposition to the land purchase being a priority, citing the College has buildings in several locations. Commissioner Morris expressed agreement with Vice Chairman Burrage regarding the land and expressed support for the original request from RCCC. Chairman Poole expressed concern in regards to having adequate funds for the projects. She reiterated the amount of the request in the resolutions cannot be increased. Mr. Cordell commented on proposed changes to the language in the resolution regarding the land purchase and the language of the motion. Discussion continued. Vice Chairman Burrage MOVED to table the Resolution Approving Filing of an Application with the LGC and Authorizing the Publication of the notice of Intent to File for RCCC to the May 27 budget workshop meeting. Chairman Poole seconded the motion. Commissioner Oesterreich expressed concern over approving excess funds for the project citing the approved amount of funding will be spent, regardless of the need. Vice Chairman Burrage expressed concern over adequately funding the project in anticipation of increasing costs. Mr. Cordell reviewed the bond process and options for the Board to consider. Chairman Poole advised of the motion on the table. She stated the item would follow the budget discussions. The MOTION carried, with Chairman Poole, Vice Chairman Burrage and Commissioner Morris voting for and Commissioner Oesterreich voting against. (G -6) Finance - Update of Capital Projects and Special Revenue Fund Budgets and Related Project Ordinances Commissioner Oesterreich questioned items listed in the Cabarrus County Capital Reserve Capital Project Budget Ordinance. He requested detailed information for the work session regarding the Northwest Area Elementary School ($16,000,000.00), Mt. Pleasant Middle School Replacement ($13,486,5C0.00), County Facility Projects ($6,331,633.00) and Park Projects ($3,243,573.00). He also questioned the necessity of replacing facilities at Camp T.N. Spencer and questioned items on the Cabarrus County Small Projects Capital Project Ordinance relating to the Elma C. Lomax Farm Project. Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, explained the ordinance shows the history of the fund, stating these funds, previously approved by the Board, have already been transferred. She further explained the ordinance clarifies how items are restricted for auditing purposes. She stated the ordinance does not expend any funds. A discussion ensued. Commissioner Oesterreich requested further information regarding appropriations in the Cabarrus County Capital Reserve Capital Project Budget Ordinance, section D. Ms. Dubois stated the information would be provided to the Board. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Cesterreich, seconded by Vice Chairman Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Multi -Year Budget Amendment and related revised Project Ordinance. Date: 4/24/2014 Amount: $360,039